Category Archives: Applied Faith

The Vision of the Mission

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Mark Shields

Passover was approaching and the chief priests and teachers of the law were looking for a way to get rid of Jesus. They thought He was gaining too much power since the people were turning to Jesus’ way in large … Continue reading →

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Kindness Is

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Mark Shields

Originally posted on Step Ahead:
Kindness is personal Like the Lord who is merciful. Kindness is vulnerable Like wanting to be accountable. Kindness is thoughtful So that we can be helpful. Kindness is caring And never overbearing. Kindness accepts everyone…

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Bold and Persuasive Witness

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

There were warnings but also encouragement as I wrote in the post Of Most Importance is Jesus in Our Heart.  We should be inspired to be a bold and persuasive witness through the Holy Spirit. Because of the Holy Spirit, … Continue reading →

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Deja Vu

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Mark Shields

Have you ever had something occur and you feel like you have been there before? It’s like on the old TV show “Raven” when she could see into the future. That’s kind of what happened with Joseph as his dream … Continue reading →

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Dream Coming to Fruition

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Mark Shields

There had been seven years of abundance and now there was famine even in Canaan. Joseph’s father Jacob learned about the grain in Egypt that was being sold so he told ten of his sons to go to Egypt and … Continue reading →

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